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Warm up: Friday 9/6/13

Warm up: Friday 9/6/13. Complete the drill at the top of your packet. Scenario C: While OJ was being tried in court, his lawyers claimed “mistrial” due to the “testimonies” of witnesses not seen in the actual courtroom.

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Warm up: Friday 9/6/13

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  1. Warm up: Friday 9/6/13 Complete the drill at the top of your packet. Scenario C: While OJ was being tried in court, his lawyers claimed “mistrial” due to the “testimonies” of witnesses not seen in the actual courtroom. • Scenario A: After taking an oath of honesty, Mr. Pitt is being asked questions in the court room about his whereabouts one month ago during an armed robbery. He does not want to answer so he stays silent. • Scenario B: While on vacation to the Hawaiian Islands, Oprah is speeding to get to her dinner reservation. The cop lets her go because she is… Oprah.

  2. Which scenario is illegal in the US? Scenario A Scenario B Scenario C Underline the part that makes it illegal.

  3. Principles of the Legal System Objective: Students will identify the four principals of the legal system in order to apply them in real life scenarios.

  4. The First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

  5. Picture 1: Falsely shouting “Fire!” in a crowded theater

  6. Picture 2: Burning the American flag

  7. Picture 3: Burning a cross

  8. Picture 4: Calling for the overthrow of the government

  9. Picture 5: Punishing on-campus speech

  10. Picture 6: Banning hate groups from holding rallies/demonstrations

  11. Vocabulary Terms: Attorney- a professional person authorized to practice law; a lawyer Prosecutor- The lawyer who represents the government in a criminal case Defendant- a person accused of a crime or a person being sued in a civil action

  12. Principles of the American Legal SystemUsing pages 427 – 428 (handout) Complete the following chart

  13. Agenda Civil Liberties Survey Due Process Anticipation guide Due Process Amendments Taking on the American Legal System

  14. Civil Liberties Review

  15. Taking on the American Legal System Directions: Read the following scenarios and answer the following questions, circle your answer and explain your choice in complete sentences. SUGGESTION: Identify which principle and or amendment is being violated or upheld.

  16. Exit Ticket

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